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MKS 8

2004 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,670 mi
Last recorded89,670 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Bentley Continental48,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKS 8
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 89,670 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Jun 2025 89,212 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 88,555 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 87,730 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 87,011 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 86,448 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 86,448 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Apr 2019 83,998 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,609 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads below half worn

Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,271 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,263 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread

Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,135 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,745 miles

tyre pressure indicates a fault

Fail 30 Apr 2014 74,741 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 74,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate discoloured

Pass 21 Jan 2013 71,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TPMS system faulty

Fail 21 Jan 2013 71,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,570 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 67,469 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 63,231 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 58,219 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,692 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 46,855 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2007 34,663 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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MKS 8 is a 2004 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 48,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MKS 8, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MKS 8 registered?

MKS 8 is a 2004 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 January 2004.

Is MKS 8 safe to buy?

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